Coverage dated February 20, 2024

American Airlines flight forced to return to Albuquerque after a man tried to open the emergency exit, passengers say

Headline from East Idaho News

(CNN) — Multiple people on an American Airlines flight pulled a fellow passenger to the floor after he tried to open one of the emergency exits, forcing the plane to return to Albuquerque, New Mexico, shortly after takeoff, according to multiple passengers.

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East Idaho News
American Airlines flight forced to return to Albuquerque after a man tried to open the emergency exit, passengers say (opens East Idaho News)
Published Feb 20, 2024
East Idaho News's feed description
(CNN) — Multiple people on an American Airlines flight pulled a fellow passenger to the floor after he tried to open one of the emergency exits, forcing the plane to return to Albuquerque, New Mexico, shortly after takeoff, according to multiple passengers.
Fox News
Unruly American Airlines passenger restrained by others after attempting to open emergency door in-flight (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 20, 2024
Fox News's feed description
An American Airlines flight to Chicago International Airport was forced to return to Albuquerque International Sunport in New Mexico after an unruly passenger attempted to open the emergency door mid-flight.
KOB 4
Disruptive passenger forces American Airlines flight to return to Albuquerque (opens KOB 4)
Published Feb 20, 2024
KOB 4's feed description
American Airlines reps say that Flight 1219 from Albuquerque to Chicago was forced to return shortly after taking off because of a disruptive passenger.

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